Hard Skills
AdvancedOcular Impression TakingThe technical procedure of creating an accurate mold of the anophthalmic socket or damaged globe using medical-grade alginate or silicone materials to ensure a custom fit.
ExpertIris Painting and Color MatchingThe artistic and technical ability to recreate a realistic iris using specialized pigments to match the patient's remaining natural eye in various lighting conditions.
IntermediateProsthetic Polishing and MaintenanceThe skill of using high-speed lathes and buffing compounds to remove protein deposits, scratches, and bacteria from the surface of ocular prosthetics.
AdvancedScleral Shell FittingThe specialized fitting technique for a thin ocular prosthesis designed to be worn over a blind, disfigured, or phthisical eye globe.
IntermediateKnowledge of Biocompatible MaterialsUnderstanding the chemical and physical properties of medical-grade PMMA (Polymethyl Methacrylate) and other resins to ensure safety and durability of the prosthesis.